Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Our Farmhouse Laundry Room Makeover

For quite sometime I have been planning in my head how I wanted to remodel our 1980’s laundry room in our home. The quest: a farmhouse looking laundry room with white bead board on the walls, an industrial sink, open shelving and a textured ceiling – and accessorized with vintage items.

For about a year I collected vintage bits and bobs that were found whilst out perusing flea markets, estate sales and antique stores. Some items ended up not being used because I wanted more of a minimal look, so these will be placed elsewhere in the house – and some will be given away here on the blog. More to follow at the end of this post.

Old galvanized scoops, mason jars, a laundry room sign (that was made by my friend Marcia), and a funky metal corner shelf with lots of chippy paint will find their spot in the room.

Everything purchased was done on a budget and the IVORY soap box was a score for $10.00 at a flea market. It will sit next to the sink and hold laundry soap, towels, etc.

One of my favorite finds were a pair of these rusty metal light fixtures that were a great find at an estate sale over the summer. Ready for the price? Just $4.00 each! LOVE that! And the black metal shelf brackets – including the small amounts of rust on them – were just $2.00 each.

Here’s the fun part – the homely reveal. See the missing door…the doors were starting to fall off – a sign? Yes! Time to pretty up the room that I spend a lot of time in.

Below is the finished room with floor to ceiling bead board, a hand textured ceiling and open shelving that I absolutely am loving.

I didn’t get a picture of the original sink and laminate as my husband was quick to rip it out and work on the plumbing for our new stainless steel sink. I searched for months for a good industrial sink and found the Griffin scullery sink at Home Depot. It is HUGE! The sink stands on four legs, which makes the room appear larger, too. The antique mirror over the sink was a recent find for $22.00 – just what I was looking for with the black shabby frame.

You can really see the before and after of the ceiling…

before…..

..and after!

I love the look of the light fixture (below) against the textured ceiling! The paint that I used on the bead board is Extra White by Sherwin Williams. I used a darker white on the ceiling called Weathered White, also by Sherwin Williams. The Weathered White has a bit of gray in it and looks so pretty next to the bright white and the rusty light fixture. I did use a clear matte spray on the light fixture and the shelf brackets. It just helps seal the rust and gives a nice patina to the old metal.

Here’s the corner shelf adorned with some fun vintage collections. An old trophy filled with 6-inch advertising rulers, old scoops, and old clock, mason jar, a stain removal pamphlet and some ironstone pitchers.

One of my favorite pieces is the Watkins salesman box that was snapped up at The Alameda Flea market for $25.00. Next to it are early turn of the century postage scales that were a find for $25.00 and $35.00.

Skat hand soap? Had to laugh when I found that and new it would be a great addition to the vignettes and add a pop of color as well.

Our friend, Don, applied all of the bead board, textured the ceiling and hung up the shelving for us. He also gave us the old fence board for the shelves. I really like the rustic feel of the raw wood – so farmhouse looking!

For now I just tacked up an antique tablecloth in the window but will soon be making some curtains for the window.

Thanks for stopping by! Be sure to come back in a few days for a vintage farmhouse giveaway to celebrate (a wee bit late) my five years of blogging, my new blog redo and the completion of our remodeling!

10-5-12: Today I am linking up with Claudia for her Favorite Things post! Please stop by and visit my friend from New York if you haven't already done so. I know I've had this post up for several days, but really, besides my new laminate flooring, this room is now one of my favorite rooms in our home. A long desired dream that is now reality. And yes, it is much nicer to do laundry in here now. Don't ask my why, maybe because it feels lighter, brighter and more open.

I love the look!! Just wonder how the door fell off...and...was it helped!! (I'm not saying more or I might incriminate myself on some of my makeovers!!) Love the sink and the light fitting is just right. I could go on and on. Joan

It's beautiful Becky! I love the light fixture, I would have grinned all the way home finding something like that, and the scoops and shelves and scales.. well I love it all. I think my laundry would never back up with such a pretty place to take care of it:>)

Your laundry room makeover is amazing!! Such fun to see it all come together!! I love it!! I am gettng ready to work on my kitchen on a very limited budget....a little nervous about doing it myself. Seeing your's turn out so well gives me encouragement!!

Delightful. You were so successful at gathering items over the past year. I noticed the vintage stain removal guide and all the details that make this room special. Now you love working in this room, right? Where do you fold your laundry and hang it up?

Hi there, I love, really love, your laundry room. Bead Board makes my heart sing as well as all your antique pieces. I don't have a window in my laundry room but have some vintage baby dresses. I guess I should repost again for those who are new. Thanks for sharing-can't wait to see what you do for your giveaway-five years, what an accomplishment. Who knew blogging would be such fun!Hugs, Noreen

Becky I love your new laundry room.My favorite thing in there is theSkat Hand Soap...and the walls...and the ceiling and the corner shelf and oh heck I just love it all. :) Kinda makes yawanna wash don't it?

Wow! What a beautiful laundry room! I love everything about it! The accessories are adorable. I like the tablecloth as the curtain. Looks French! Just Fabulous! I'm a new follower. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment on my blog! That allowed me to find your blog. Can't wait to see your other posts.

Oh yes, Elsie, washing clothes is so much more enjoyable now! And Vee asked where I hang my clothes and fold them....well, the clothes get hung in the doorway till moved upstairs and the top of the washer and dryer are my folding areas.

I love every little detail, Becky! It's neat that you were collecting things before the room was actually done! I really love the light fixtures and the corner 3 shelf stand. Oh my, I so don't want to do my laundry down in the basement any more!

Wow! You have done an incredible job turning a functional room into something beautiful! I love it and all of your sweet details. That chippy corner shelf and the light fixture are wonderful. Well done, Miss B!

Oh My! How lovely! You could hardly mind doing laundry in such a space. You have achieved that elusive balance between shabby and chic, between patina and gloss, light and shadow, old and new.I think I will be forever asking: "Just how *does* one do that?"

Becky I can't even tell you how awesome I think this make-over is!!!! What a smile this must put on your face when you walk into it. You have found the bestest-est stuff to put in it too. I am IN LOVE with the light fixture!!!

You guys have been working so hard on your reno and you must be loving the results!

I loved every single detail of this makeover... especially the SKAT hand soap... is that what I think it is? Goodness, in such a cute little container. And that light fixture... gorgeous! You are wonderful!!!

Becky, I love how your laundry room turned out, its you! I really love the light fixture its so perfect and looks very lacey me (its pretty). Wow that sink is to die for, I miss having a sink. I used to have one in my garage and I would color my hair and rise it in the deep sink..LOL. I sure did it was wonderful:)By removing the cabinets its really added more space. I have been wanting to do our little laundry room, did you see the 1960 electric ironing board I have in there, its attached to the wall. If I took that out we would have more room. I think the laundry room is going to be our 2013 project. Beautifully done you guys!Sending love and hugs, Elizabeth

Hi Becky!What an amazing transformation...I love all the farmhouse touches. The beadboard reminds me of my Gramma's house in Missouri.I hope you have a great weekend, my sweet friend.Blessings,Carolynn

You created a laundry room to LOVE. That sink is so great. Love your displayed collectibles. Great stuff. The soap box - the yellow hand soap tin, ...everything actually. Sure glad you shared at Claudia's.Joy

With all the rage being in 'front load' machines... It is nice to see your lovely washroom with a top load machine. I HAD a front loader for about 8 years and it went out...meaning it DIED! KA-POOT!!! there was no fixing it. We went shopping for a new machine...a toploader again and I love it! Wanting to redo my laundry area...but not much inspiration for wash rooms with toploads... I know I go on...but the way your washer opens matters when decorating or adding storage. I just matters.

I love your washroom and am Pinning it! beautiful. Wondering what days are available, so I can bring my laundry over and do it in there!?! you're laundry room is my favorite thing! :) Patvia MHC Favorite Things.

You did such a beautiful job ! I really love it. I hope I can persuade you to come share this post on my Farm Girl Friday Blog Fest: http://fresh-eggs-daily.blogspot.com/2012/10/farm-girl-blog-fest-3.html

Can I come live in your laundry room??? Oh my HECK!! I don't even know where to start...so I won't. Besides - you're probably tired of being notified you have a new comment from me. (Sorry - life's been crazy lately and I didn't realize I was this far behind or I would have done a "quiet" catch up (looking but not talking...)) But...back to my point...can I just maybe make a nest or something on top of your washer and dryer? I don't take up much room!! ;o) (Alternative - you come here and redo my house....) Smiles & Best Hugs ~ Robin (Think I'm somewhat caught up now, so I'll be quiet for the night....)